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qualitative risk analysis

An examination and prioritization of the risks based on their probability of occurring and impact on the project if they do occur. Qualitative risk analysis guides the risk reaction process.

quality assurance (QA)

A process in which the overall performance is evaluated to ensure the project meets the relevant quality standards.

quality audit

A quality audit is a process used to confirm that the quality processes are performing correctly on the current project. The quality audit determines how to make things better for the project and other projects within the organization. Quality audits measure the project s ability to maintain the expected level of quality.

quality control (QC)

A process in which the work results are monitored to see if they meet relevant quality standards.

Quality Management Plan

This document describes how the project manager and the project team will fulfill the quality policy. In an ISO 9000 environment, the Quality Management Plan is referred to as the project quality system.

quality policy

The formal policy an organization follows to achieve a preset standard of quality. The quality policy of the organization may follow a formal approach, such as ISO 9000, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM), or it may have its own direction and approach. The project team should either adapt the quality policy of the organization to guide the project implementation or create its own policy if one does not exist within the performing organization.

quantitative estimating

Estimating based on mathematical formulas to predict how long an activity will take or how much it will cost, using the quantities , units, or other metric of work to be completed.

quantitative risk analysis

A numerical assessment of the probability and impact of the identified risks. Quantitative risk analysis also creates an overall risk score for the project.

quote (or quotation)

A document from the seller to the buyer. Quotes are used when price is the determining factor in the decision-making process.